Stress fractures are overuse fractures of the legs and feet. They occur when you're increasing the load on your bones and breaking down bone more quickly than you can build it back up, explains Dr. Michael Jonesco, a sports medicine specialist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

In this video, Dr. Jonesco shares the diagnosis and treatment options for stress fractures, as well as ways to prevent injury.

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